Question 1

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne to Canberra?

Accepted Answer

Saturday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Melbourne to Canberra. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Canberra.

Question 2

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Canberra?

Accepted Answer

Qantas Airways, Tigerair Australia and Virgin Australia are the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne to Canberra.

Question 3

Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Canberra for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Melbourne to Canberra under $200. A good price for a direct flight from Melbourne to Canberra is less than $194.

Question 4

What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to Canberra?

Accepted Answer

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Melbourne to Canberra consider choosing Rex(100%), Virgin Australia(73%) or Singapore Airlines(73%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 5

How popular is this Melbourne to Canberra flight route?

Accepted Answer

The Melbourne to Canberra flight path was viewed by 5,725 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 6

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Canberra round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Flying on Virgin Australia is currently your cheapest option to Canberra, with prices starting at $168. Another option worth looking into is Rex, starting at $218 round trip. Virgin Australia is currently priced 46% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 7

Are there last-minute flights available from Melbourne to Canberra for under $200?

Accepted Answer

There are currently 20+ open flights from Melbourne to Canberra within the next 7 days for less than $200.

Question 8

Which airlines flying from Melbourne to Canberra have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Accepted Answer

Some of our airline partners flying from Melbourne to Canberra have new flexible policies in place due to COVID-19. Tigerair Australia, Virgin Australia, and Qantas Airways are some of the carriers where you may find flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for airlines like Tigerair Australia with this kind of flexibility.

Question 9

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Canberra?

Accepted Answer

While on average a flight from Melbourne to Canberra is generally $274, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $161. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Canberra), you can expect to pay $168 for that flight.

Question 10

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne to Canberra?

Accepted Answer

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 61 days in advance, which can save you up to 44% on flights from Melbourne to Canberra compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 61 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $325. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $384.

Question 11

Can I find flights from Melbourne to Canberra for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are multiple flights from Melbourne to Canberra for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Virgin Australia for just $168, but on average you can expect to pay $194.

Question 12

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Canberra (ME1 - CBR)?

Accepted Answer

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne to Canberra at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 16% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Question 13

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Canberra?

Accepted Answer

April is one of the best times of the year to fly to Canberra from Melbourne. Prices for April average $312 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $179. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a April flight can save you 32% on your journey compared to booking in April

Question 14

What airport do you fly into for flights to Canberra from Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Canberra (CBR), located 6.4 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Canberra. 3 airlines have flights to Canberra from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Canberra should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 21 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

ME1 - CBR	Price	$177 - $298
CBR	Temperature	5 - 20 °C
CBR	Precipitation	30 - 60 mm

7%of flight departures	Early morningMidnight to 6 am
48%of flight departures	Morning6 am to noon
31%of flight departures	AfternoonNoon to 6 pm
14%of flight departures	Evening6 pm to midnight

Sunday	24daily flights
Monday	25daily flights
Tuesday	18daily flights
Wednesday	21daily flights
Thursday	17daily flights
Friday	27daily flights
Saturday	20daily flights

Cheap flights from Melbourne to Canberra

The best prices from Melbourne to Canberra are usually found in April or February, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

How to find the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Canberra

All the information you need to plan the best ME1 to CBR flight in 2022: compare Melbourne to Canberra flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Canberra.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne to Canberra?

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne to Canberra?

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Canberra?

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Canberra (ME1 - CBR)?